Shrimp Blast 2010

Does the prospect of shrimp excite anyone else as much as it excites me? If so, you’ll be happy to know that Shrimp Blast 2010 is taking place this weekend, Saturday, August 7th from 11 am to 11 pm.

The event will feature a variety of music, and a whole heap of seafood! Lots of shrimp and other fab foods will be available throughout the afternoon and evening. Grammy award winner Delbert McClinton will headline the event, and there will be over a dozen other acts featured throughout the day.

Food featured at the event will be low country boils, boiled shrimp, roasted corn, and more! Plates will be sold by the plate or in family sized portions. There will also be a wide selection of beverages that should go great with your meal.

Along with having a great time, you’re also supporting a call. $2 of every ticket sold will benefit the Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund in Response to the Oil Spill.

All of the fun is taking place at the Von Braun Center. Tickets are $10 general, $25 VIP, and you can get these tickets online at ticketmaster, from the Shrimp Blast website, or at the VBC box office.

Make sure you come out! It’ll be a ‘shrimp‘ blast!

photo credit: adactio

Are You a Fan of Sushi?

Konnichiwa minna! That’s good afternoon everyone in Japanese. Are you a fan of sushi Bridgewater? If so, have you ever thought about making it for yourself at home? If so, you have the opportunity to take a sushi making class on Saturday, July 24th at Phukekt Thai Restaurant.

At the class, you’ll learn how to make sushi nigi and sushi rolls. The class will make about 5 different kinds of sushi nigiri (one piece) and 2 rolls: California and Rainbow. Snacks and drinks will be provided in the class. Since the class size is small, the structure is very informal and everyone will be able to receive assistance.

Doesn’t this sound fun? I must admit, I’m not much of a sushi fan, though I can say that I have finally tried it. I tried it when I was out with friends on Friday night. It was different to say the least, but not bad. I don’t think my body handled it well, but my taste buds were okay with it.

Space for the class is limited, so you should register now; there is a $40 registration fee, but it’s definitely worth it.

Where’s your favorite place to get sushi in Huntsville?

WhistleStop Festival

Ready for great food and good fun? Then mark your calendars for the WhistleStop Festival this weekend, April 30^th – May 1^st.

Are you King or Queen of the grill? Well get your spatulas and spareribs ready because this years KCBS and Shady Tree BBQ cook off promises to be steep! That is to say, if you registerd in time because all slots for both divisions of the competition are taken. That’s okay though, that just means that you’ll have more time on your hands to eat!

In addition to the great food and multiple samples from the BBQ competitions, they’ll be plenty of live music for you to jam to, featuring acts like Grateful Life Band and Kozmic Mama.

So if you have a chance, you may want to stop by the WhistleStop Festival this weekend at the Historic Huntsville Depot. Ticket information is available here.

Do you think you’ll go? Who has the best BBQ in Huntsville?

Wine Tasting Tonight!

Come on now, who really needs an excuse to taste wine? For just $10, you can sip all you want and enjoy appetizers, good company, and good wine every Thursday at the Stem and Stein in Madison. It’s about an 18 minute drive.

Have you ever been? If not, try and check it out! It lasts from 6-8 pm so don’t worry about it affecting class or work the next day. Check it out!

Food Labels: To Read or Not to Read? That is the Question

Have you ever taken the time to read the nutrition labels on items in the grocery store?

I’m sure we have all seen the common labels Made with whole grains; Omega 3; Made with real fruit; Zero trans fat; Free range eggs; and even Tastes like medicine!

You probably already know that fruits and vegetables are a healthy choice for your diet. But what about the “packaged junk food fortified with vitamin and fiber powder that screams for attention?” They can all be misleading if you are not aware of what they really mean.

It can be frustrating to want to buy something you really crave to eat, the label says its good for you, but then it turns out to not be so healthy after all. It’s time to expose some misconceptions about food products before putting those desired items into your grocery cart.

Do you know what they really mean? Take a closer look.

Super Bowl Party Recipe Idea!

The big game’s coming up this weekend. Needs ideas for the huge shindig you’re throwing? Well here’s a recipe that’s sure to satisfy any Saints or Colts fan!

Honeyed Chicken Wings

• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup chile sauce
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• A bunch of radishes, trimmed, to serve (optional)
• 16 chicken wings
   

These really should be called Last Lick Chicken Wings – anyone who eats them removes every morsel of flavor and sticky meat from the bones. Just watch out that they don’t burn in the oven. They can be made one day in advance, just cover them with plastic wrap and chill until needed.

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